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Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft

Santa Clara-Based Developer Aims to Enhance Urban Mobility with Electric Air Taxis in Melbourne and Sydney by 2025 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Santa Clara-based electric drone taxi developer Joby recently announced that it had applied for type…

Avionics Networks Joins Viasat’s Velaris Partner Program

LECO-SOLARIS Solution Enhances UAV Connectivity for Critical Operations with Viasat’s Advanced Satellite Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Avionics Networks, a company focused on developing innovative communications systems for UAVs, recently announced their participation in telecommunications giant Viasat’s…

Adorama EDU offers exclusive drone discounts for teachers

As the new school year approaches, educators might be seeking new gear to provide the best learning experiences for their students. Adorama’s new program designed for educators—Classroom Connect: Adorama EDU makes that possible through major teacher discounts. But, you’ll need…

SAE Media Group Acquires C-UAS Hub

London-based SAE Media Group has completed the acquisition of C-UAS Hub, a noted resource for news and actionable information in the counter-UAS market. The acquisition joins SMG’s growing family of conferences and publications focused on solutions to detect, track, and…

Jam-Proof Fiber Optic Drone Testing In Ukraine

German developers are demonstrating a new drone in Ukraine called HCX which is immune to radio -frequency jamming and detection because it communicates with its operator via a fiber-optic cable. Small drones have become ubiquitous in this conflict; Ukraine plans to…

China Amends Drone Export Controls Amid Rising Scrutiny

New Regulations Target High-Precision Equipment, Adjust Standards for Drone Components China will implement changes to its drone export controls starting September 1, 2024, according to a Reuters article. The amendments, which include adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list…

China Develops Bird-Shaped Reconnaissance Drones

The Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent images circulated on the Internet show these drones in use by one of the units of the Marine Corps of the People’s…

Eighth MQ-9 Reaper Shot Down Over Yemen

On August 4, local sources claimed that an American MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down over Saada province in Yemen. These sources even published photos on the social network X [formerly Twitter], allegedly showing the remnants and debris of the…

Primoco UAV Moves Closer to NATO STANAG Certification

Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV has moved significantly closer to completing certification under the internationally applicable NATO STANAG 4703 standard. A series of tests at the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering of the Czech Technical University were successfully completed, proving the…

Israel Buys IAI’s SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs

Defense manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries  has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that operate in maritime patrol missions over the Israeli Economic…

The biggest drone light show companies in the world, by region

The global drone show industry is a rapidly growing field, with innovative drone light show companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They’re breaking records for largest drone shows. They’re putting fireworks on physical drones. They’re drawing huge crowds. So…